What advice can you give for booking an SHA+ Plus hotel directly in Thailand with required PCR testing?

February 17, 2022
3 years ago
Simon *********
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Hi all.

I'm trying to book with an sha + plus hotel, offering a; day 1 and Day 5 package with 2 pcr tests and pickup from airport. Been emailing but they don't understand what I'm asking I guess.

3 or 4 hotels I've tried to book direct through their own websites.. either always end up on booking.com or another site.

The Thai pass site says do not book with 3rd parties and go direct.

Another hotel I looked at only shows the package with 3rd party sites not on theirs.

Getting frustrated. I've been going to Thailand for 22years and now 2.3 years of not going.. I AINT GIVING UP.

ADVICE PLEASE
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The user is experiencing difficulty booking an SHA+ Plus hotel in Thailand that includes a Day 1 and Day 5 package with PCR tests and airport pickup. They expressed frustration as many hotels redirect to third-party booking sites despite the Thai Pass advising against them. The community provided a range of suggestions including contacting hotels directly, using platforms like Agoda, and checking official hotel listings for test and go eligibility.
Maarten ****
i book thru accorshotel.com you can just add PCR test and Transport package manually
Arndt **************
yes the system was quite stressful and complicated but well worth it once. here
Arndt **************
We dealt with Natacha the manager but she has since retired she even gave us her personal line number a great woman
Chris *****
I booked both via agoda and sent the confirmation email that arrived within minutes. Oddly, many hotels only have day 1 options and you must find a day 5 marked one. My pass was approved in under 12 hours.
Chris *********************
Try agoda
John ******************
Just sent my application off for test and go, just wondering how long it takes? Thanks
Simon *********
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@John *****************
think it takes average 3 to 7 days. Will find out when I get everything sorted and apply.
Arndt **************
we booked with Grand Pointe Centre Terminal 21picked up at airport and tests right at Hotel quick results the best place
Chris *****
@Arndt *************
Glad to learn of this. I’m booked in there
Kenta ****
Try Alt Hotel Nana by UHG. That where I stayed.
John ******
There is an official website that mentions all hotels suitable for test and go or sandbox. You choose a hotel and are immediately connected to the booking site of the hotel. If you use that you do not have to search if hotel is usable
John ******
Asq.in.th is the official website.that mentions all hotels you can usei
Yash **************
@John *****
this is not the official website..

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This is the official one.
Simon *********
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@John *****
thanks a lot
Myb *****
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try this hotel. I stayed for whole first 5 nights package. Coz I preferred not to be moving in first few days. Was thb 13,500, including 3 meals per day too. Very efficient & friendly team.
Simon *********
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@Myb ****
thankyou
Kelley *********
The same thing happened to me and it was really frustrating. I finally gave up emailing and called them during their office hours. They still messed everything up and I had to call them multiple times to get everything correct. It finally worked but it was a hassle. It wasn't with Grande Centre Point Terminal 21 which does seem to be pretty good. A friend booked them through Agoda and they responded right after for more information to issue the confirmation letter.
Simon *********
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@Kelley ********
that sounds good. I will try the agoda site. Seen a deal
John *********
The way I did it was to get my friend in Thailand to ring the hotel and book it directly she also checked to make sure it was a good deal with included testing and pickup. She paid on my behalf and the hotel emailed me confirmation.
Chris *********************
@John ********
good idea
Michael ********
Try agoda goverment advised only against using booking.com.

But i have always looked on those sites then contacted hotel direct.
Simon *********
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@Michael *******
yes the deal I want is on agoda but I hear there is sometimes an issue with proper confirmation.?

But good if agoda is accepted

Thanks
Michael ********
@Simon ********
Yes i know a few people booked with Agoda and no problems
Brandon ************
You just need to find a good hotel. For example here's one advertising Day 1 or Day 5 tests that you can book separately. They even offer a choice of options/discounts for day 5 since you don't need the built in airport transport that day 1 comes with.

I've seen a few graphics like this floating around the Farangs Stranded Abroad group.

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Kevin ****
@Brandon ***********
yea agoda is good, my thailand pass approved in a day
Simon *********
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